Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a comforting classic that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. The blend of flavors and textures, from the crunchy panko topping to the savory cheese, creates an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In one bowl, beat an egg; in another, combine panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place chicken in baking dish, top with marinara sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella evenly over each piece.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (160g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. Feel free to mix cheeses; provolone can be a delicious alternative to mozzarella.